Enjoy the Canada Games experience – advice from week one Team BC athletes
As members of Team BC settle into the Athletes’ Village over the weekend and get ready to head to their venues on Monday, athletes from the first week of completion offer their advice.
Team BC is second in the medal count after week one
After the first week of competition, Team BC is sitting in second place in the medal standings with 26 gold medals, 26 silver medals, and nine bronze medals for a total of 61. T
Rising BC track star remains grounded
Jerome Blake handles media questions about being compared to Olympian Andre De Grasse with ease. “I don’t mind if I remind them of someone who is really good at the sport,” said the 21-year-old from Kelowna after winning gold in the men’s 200-metre sprint.
A good luck charm for Team BC’s women’s 4x400m relay team
Some old temporary tattoos may have helped Team BC’s 4x400m women’s relay reach the top of the podium at the University of Manitoba Stadium Friday evening.
25 medals for Team BC on final day of week one action
During the final day of week one action, Team BC earned 25 medals including 13 gold, eight silver, and four bronze.
A Friday night flurry of medals for Team BC in athletics
Team BC athletes turned in top performances during the late afternoon and evening sessions as the 2017 Canada Games athletics competition wrapped up in Winnipeg.
Gold for men’s beach volleyball
The beach volleyball team of Isaac Bevis (Nanaimo) and Jeff Webb (Nanaimo) had a golden evening at the Canada Summer Games with a win over Nova Scotia.
Team BC mines more medals in athletics
BC's track athletes earned more medals Friday afternoon in the second-to-last session of the 2017 Canada Games athletics competition.
Baseball takes win over Quebec to finish fifth
Team BC takes a 7-3 win over Team Quebec to finish fifth in the Canada Games tournament.
Team BC celebrates the start of the 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC is ready to take on the best athletes in the country at the 2017 Canada Summer Games which opened today in Winnipeg. 199 athletes and 40 coaches, managers and technical support staff arrived yesterday for the first week of competition in 11 sports.
Victoria Rower Wins First Team BC Athlete Excellence Award
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC has given Piper Battersby its first Athlete Excellence Award. The new award honours two outstanding Team BC athletes at every Canada Games with a $2,500 bursary.
From the West Coast to the Prairies – Team BC ready to compete in Winnipeg
/in 2017 NewsIt was a very early morning for some Team BC athletes as they headed east to Winnipeg for the 2017 Canada Summer Games. But waking up at sunrise on the West Coast didn’t dampen the spirits of Victoria-based athletes who had to fly to Vancouver for their flight to Winnipeg.
Team BC ready to take on the nation’s best
/in 2017 News354 athletes, 52 coaches, 27 managers and 22 mission staff are ready to represent British Columbia and compete against the best athletes in the country at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
British Columbia Golf Announces Female Squad
/in 2017 NewsFour athletes named to Team BC for the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
BC Soccer names Men’s and Women’s teams for Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsBC Soccer is proud to announce the 36 athletes named to Team BC for Men’s and Women’s soccer.
Team BC Uniform and Pin Packages Unveiled
/in 2017 NewsWhen the 2017 Canada Summer Games start in Winnipeg on July 28, Team BC will proudly wear our provincial colours to represent British Columbia.
Tennis BC announces 2017 Canada Games athletes
/in 2017 NewsTennis BC is excited to announce the eight athletes who will be representing British Columbia at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Cycling BC names 16 athletes to Team BC
/in 2017 NewsCycling BC named 16 athletes to compete in road and mountain biking disciplines at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Sailing is a family affair for a Team BC athlete
/in 2017 NewsNot many athletes can say they attended their first Canada Games as a baby. For Henrik Moberg-Parker, that’s exactly what happened at the 2001 Games in London, Ontario.
Leave your tracks in Winnipeg by donating running shoes for kids
/in 2017 News“I challenge you to grab some running shoes and donate now, so kids across this country can be involved in sport.” – Ryan Cochrane, Team BC Honourary Captain.
Apply Now for a $2500 Athlete Excellence Award
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC athletes going to the 2017 Canada Summer Games can apply for one of two $2500 bursary awards recognizing leadership, sport performances, and education achievement.
Rowing BC announces 29 athletes to Team BC for Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsTwenty nine rowers and coxswains will be representing Team BC at the Canada Summer Games, racing in fourteen different events.
Softball BC names 15 athletes to Team BC for Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsSoftball BC is pleased to announce the 15 athletes who have been selected to represent Team BC Men’s Softball at the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg.
BC Diving names eight athletes to Team BC for Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsBC Diving is proud to announce the eight athletes who will be representing Team BC at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
BC Athletics names 50 athletes to Team BC for Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsBC Athletics is proud to announce the 50 athletes have been named to Team BC to compete in the track and field events at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.